Santiago Ponzinibbio came out in defense of Lionel Messi After the social media star Logan Paulwho has ventured without further success in combat sports, invited him to fight after accusing him of plagiarism after launching his brand of energizing drinks More+with which he quickly reached a commercial agreement with the MLS.
In the previous one of his second fight of UFC So far from 2025, which will take place this Saturday against Daniel Rodríguez in Iowa, the 38 -year -old Argentine fighter opted for the same route as Yassine CheukoPulga’s bodyguard, and warned the American that to reach the best footballer in the world he should first go through him.
“It’s crazy, right? It all started because Logan Paul spoke of Messi. But Messi doesn’t even know who Logan Paul is, brother. It is at another level. This guy went after Messi saying that he wants a boxing fight, but he will have to beat many people before reaching Messi, and I will be one of them. This is shit, ”he said when he was consulted for the controversial situation.
He added: “Messi is man. It is an example to follow. It is impressive, it continues to beat records. It is incredible how many years he has been playing at the highest level without losing concentration. I had all to win, but it is still obsessed, Keep making history and stay humble. It is phenomenal. So Logan definitely has to overcome many before reaching our beloved Flea, Leo Messi“.
Ponzinibbio expectations for your second fight of the year
After knocking in January Carlston HarrisSantiago Ponzinibbio will go this Saturday in Iowa in search of his second consecutive victory in UFC, something he does not get from the triumphs against Mike Perry and Neil M wanty, between December 2017 and November 2018.
“I had injuries and defeats. I felt that I should have won more, but I always look forward. The idea was to keep myself active this year and we already got the knockout. I go in search of another good performance and another victory. I feel that I am still where it should be. I know where I must be, but things are happening to me. I need this victory, you know? I need to win, ”he said before facing Daniel Rodríguez.
What time do you see the fight between Ponzinibbio and Rodríguez?
The Main Bill of UFC Desmoins in IowA will have a transmission of ESPN Knockout and can be seen by the platform of Disney+ This Saturday from 20.00 in Argentina.
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